Rollins' hit streak ends at 38

Jimmy Rollins watched the final out with his bat in his hands, turned and walked down the steps of the dugout.

He was more disappointed over Philadelphia's third straight loss than the end of his 38-game hitting streak Thursday.

Rollins went 0-for-4, snapping a hitting streak that stretched over two seasons, and the Phillies lost 4-2 to the visiting Cardinals.

"I said I'd trade a hit for a win," Rollins said. "Unfortunately, it didn't happen."

More Gagne surgery

Dodgers closer Eric Gagne will have surgery Friday to remove a nerve from his pitching elbow, his second arm operation in less than a year. Team spokesman Josh Rawitch said there was no timetable for the return of Gagne, 30, who saved 152 games in 2002-04.

Just like old times

Mets officials stirred up the past when they unveiled a stadium design reminiscent of Ebbets Field, the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

One day after the New York City Council approved key aspects of an $800 million stadium for the Yankees, Gov. George Pataki, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Mets owner Fred Wilpon announced plans for a new Mets home to be built in the parking lot of Shea Stadium at a cost of $640 million.